the days of our lives.....

Wow. The days go by so quickly. I thought I'd check out a few peoples blogs that I check into periodically and realized that I forgot my password to get into my own....luckily the brain did a stop and go moment and I finally remembered ....yeash...a sure sign of getting ancient.
So life moves on, Barry Bonds surpasses a goal, the rain finally came after days of hot, hot sun; the exhibition is here and I don't want to go (shows you I am getting old), the days of summer move onward. The days of holidays are over, sadly.
Dad remains at home, pain-free but extremely thin and exhausted more than tired. I am thankful and somewhat teary each time I go to their apt. watching Dad slowly make his way to his chair knowing he is getting up to have a nibble to eat because I made the "effort" to come over. ...what a guy. At least we have him here with us, now. Memories to hold dear and cherished words spoken.
Okay, thats it for that ....gonna cry.

the hurdle

Six weeks ago today, the Oncologist told Dad that he had about six weeks left in this life. Dad is thin, but remains at home, pain-free, his appetite has taken a real dive over the past few days but he will make his birthday, August 3. A milestone of which he did not think he would see this year.

Each day has it's blessings, some times you really have to dig deep to find them...but they are there. Today I did not have to dig at all....it's right in front of me....my Dad is still here.